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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a mottled complexion
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as in dotted
marked with spots
mottled leather upholstery that isn't supposed to look perfect
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
old papers that were mottled by mold
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Recent Examples of mottled
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
The geckos’ eyes appear to blend in with the rest of the mottled pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
For instance, astronomers are in the early phases of using how mottled a galaxy looks as a proxy for its distance.
—Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024
The West African lungfish also exhibits a distinctive mottled coloration that aids in camouflage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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The mottled appearance provides one-of-a-kind character that ages beautifully.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
The geckos’ eyes appear to blend in with the rest of the mottled pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
For instance, astronomers are in the early phases of using how mottled a galaxy looks as a proxy for its distance.
—Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024
The West African lungfish also exhibits a distinctive mottled coloration that aids in camouflage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mottled
Adjective
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These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
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After all, the spotted find is just another neutral these days.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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The spotted lanternfly continues to be a problem in Connecticut.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
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Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.—
Matt Jaffe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both are deciduous shrubs that produce colorful clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators but chaste tree and butterfly bush are not closely related.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
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“Mottled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mottled. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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